Understanding the Dollar-Yen at 162 and the Trade Deficit

The dollar-yen exchange rate has crossed 162, a level not seen in decades. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how a cheap yen is reshaping the US trade deficit with Japan—not just for cars and electronics, but for services and tourism. With the trade balance widening and the current account deficit deepening, they look at whether the yen's weakness helps or hurts the broader US economy. They examine data from April showing the goods and services trade deficit narrowing slightly to $55.9 billion, but question whether the yen's continued slide will offset those gains. If you're trying to understand why your imported Japanese car costs more or why your vacation to Tokyo feels cheap, this episode offers a clear framework. #DollarYen #TradeDeficit #USDJPY #Japan #Exports #Imports #Currency #CentralBank #BOJ #FederalReserve #CarryTrade #Tourism #ServicesTrade #Manufacturing #CurrentAccount #Economics #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo